Wheaten

	The Wheaten Terrier
Description: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is Medium-sized, compact, upstanding terrier well covered with a soft, wheaten-coloured, natural coat that falls in loose curls or waves. An active, short-coupled dog, strong and well built; well balanced in structure and movement, not exaggerated in any way. Standing four square with head and tail up, giving the appearance of a happy dog, full of character.
Height: 18 - 19 inches Weight: 35 - 45 lbs. Colors: A good, clear wheaten, the shade of ripening wheat; white and red equally objectionable; dark shading on ears not untypical. Dark overall colour and the even darker markings often present in the immature coat, should clear by about 18-24 months. Coat: Soft and silky. Temperament: Lively, loyal, energetic With Children: Yes, gets along well with considerate ones. With Pets: Yes, usually accepts other household pets, should be socialized at a young age to get along with cats. Watch-dog: High Guard-dog: Medium - Low Activity: High Living Environment: Adapts well to urban living. An apartment is fine if he is exercised daily. Owners of a Soft-Coated Wheaten should be calm, patient with no overbearing tendencies. Life-Span: 12 - 14 Years Litter size: 5 - 6 Country of origin: Ireland History: There is no exact origins of the Wheaten Terrier but soft coated terriers have existed in Ireland for many centuries. It is said he may have been crossed with the Kerry Blue Terrier. He was originally used to guard the farm and it's animals and sometimes to hunt game or be a water retriever.
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